Publication - Guidance
Responding to female genital mutilation: multi-agency guidance
Published:
27 Nov 2017
A framework for agencies and practitioners to develop and agree processes that promote the safety and wellbeing of women and girls.
68 page PDF
1.6 MB
68 page PDF
1.6 MB
Responding to female genital mutilation: multi-agency guidance
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Sources for guidance:
- Department of Health Safeguarding
- Multi-agency practice guidelines: FGM Home Office, UK Government
- Lothian – multi-agency protocol (for care pathways)
Partners who have contributed to development:
- Police Scotland
- Social Work Scotland
- City of Edinburgh Council Lead Officer for Child Protection
- Scottish Government
- NHSScotland
- Community based organisations including Kenyan Women in Scotland Association
- Third Sector Organisations who support those affected by FGM
- Education Scotland
- Scottish Refugee Council
- NSPCC Scotland
Thanks also to the many individuals who have given their time to the development of the guidance. Your help has been greatly appreciated.
November 2017